Symphonic Band Practice #1

What does "Trill" refer to in music?

• A) A gradual increase in speed

• B) A rapid alternation between two adjacent notes

• C) A sudden, strong accent

• D) A slow, majestic tempo

What is the meaning of "Subito" in musical terms?

• A) Gradually slowing down

• B) Suddenly or abruptly

• C) Played expressively

• D) A fast, lively tempo

How is "Accent" defined in music?

• A) A sustained, smooth note

• B) An emphasis or stress on a note

• C) A gradual decrease in volume

• D) A section of players dividing into parts

Match the following musical terms with their meanings.

• Staccato

• A) Notes played in a short, detached manner

• Maestoso

• C) A majestic and dignified manner

• Accelerando

• D) A sudden drop to soft

• Subito piano

• B) A gradual increase in speed

What is "Tenuto" in musical notation?

• A) A note held for its full value or slightly longer

• B) A fast, lively tempo

• C) A gradual slowing down

• D) A sudden, strong accent

"Marcato" indicates (a)  

• A) Played softly and delicately
• B) Marked, accented, and somewhat d
• C) A steady, energetic pulse
• D) A gradual increase in speed

What is the meaning of "Sforzando (sfz)"?

• A) A gradual decrease in volume

• B) A sudden, strong accent

• C) A moderately slow tempo

• D) A musical sentence or idea

What does "Divisi (div.)" mean in an orchestral score?

• A) A section of players divides into different parts

• B) A gradual increase in speed

• C) Played without stopping

• D) A sudden drop to soft

What is meant by "Push Ahead" in music?

• A) Gradually slowing down

• B) Slightly increase tempo for expressive effect

• C) A sudden, strong accent

• D) Played expressively

What does "A Tempo" instruct musicians to do?

• A) Gradually increase speed

• B) Return to the original tempo

• C) Play with strength and confidence

• D) Gradually decrease volume